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Fish sandwich vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fish sandwiches and roast beef sandwich?

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin K, yet roast beef sandwich is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for zinc is 16% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches have 5 times more vitamin K than roast beef sandwich. Fish sandwiches have 13.6µg of vitamin K, while roast beef sandwich has 2.8µg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +76%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Sodium ~653mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
~equal in Water ~49.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +14.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~1.5g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.762g 30%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.27mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.343mg 14%
Iron 1.5mg 2.64mg 14%
Phosphorus 116mg 200mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.96µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.215mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.287mg 11%
Protein 10.29g 15.17g 10%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.8µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Starch 17.65g 7%
Saturated fat 1.949g 3.399g 7%
Copper 0.075mg 0.109mg 4%
Fats 12.45g 10.3g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 3.987g 3%
Sodium 602mg 653mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 55mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.3g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1IU 1%
Choline 28.9mg 32.4mg 1%
Folate 46µg 51µg 1%
Carbs 26.69g 22.21g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.217mg 1%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.234mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.43mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 224mg 1%
Calories 257kcal 244kcal 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 20.91g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 3.84g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 2µg 0%
Selenium 18µg 18.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0.389g N/A
Fructose 1.47g 1.5g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Fish sandwich
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.